Goodwin's anguish played out on national television over the weekend, when the receiver caught an 83-yard touchdown pass, helping his team win their first game of the season, before breaking down in the end zone.

It wasn't until after the game on social media that Goodwin shared with fans what he and his wife had been dealing with.

On Tuesday, the 49ers tweeted that Goodwin had told them during a conference call, "There has been a tremendous amount of support. People from all different communities. Morgan and I appreciate all of the love."

"#FootballIsFamily," the team tweeted earlier. "Our hearts are with @flashg88dwin, Morgan & the entire Goodwin family."

Marquise Goodwin via conference call: "There has been a tremendous amount of support. People from all different communities. Morgan and I appreciate all of the love."